# Sec. 2-201. Initiation of investigation

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

## Sec. 2-201. Initiation of investigation

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-201 (2026)

Except in cases of discrimination in housing and residential real estate and harassment against an employer, an Agency investigation into a suspected violation by any person of the provisions of this Division may be initiated no later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of the alleged violation by filing with the Executive Director, upon a form to be provided by the Agency, a signed statement setting forth the suspected violation. In cases of discrimination in housing: within ten (10) days the Agency shall serve the respondent a notice identifying the alleged discriminatory housing practice and advising such respondent of the procedural rights and obligations; the respondent may file, not later than ten (10) days after receipt of notice from the Agency, an answer to such complaint; and the investigation shall be initiated before the end of the thirtieth (30th) day after the receipt of the statement setting forth the alleged discriminatory housing practice that has occurred or that the complainant believes is about to occur. A statement alleging discriminatory housing practices must be filed no later than one year after the date of the alleged violation. A statement alleging harassment against an employer shall be filed no later than two (2) years after the date of the alleged violation. In all cases, the statement shall contain the name and address of the complainant and the respondent and such other information as may be required by the Agency. In cases alleging discriminatory housing practices, the Agency shall complete the investigation within one hundred (100) days after receipt of the complaint, unless it is impracticable to do so. Should the Agency be unable to complete the investigation within one hundred (100) days, it shall notify the complainant and respondent in writing of the reasons for not doing so. The Agency shall make final administrative disposition of a complaint within one (1) year of the date of receipt of a complaint, unless it is impracticable to do so. In such case, the Agency must notify the complainant and respondent in writing of its reasons.